Google Meet integration in Classroom makes virtual classes seamless. Google’s guide on Meet in Classroom (https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/9776888) covers the setup, but let’s explore how to use it with tools for better sessions.
To start, enable Meet in your class. Go to Settings (gear icon), and under “General,” click “Generate Meet Link.” Share this link in the Stream or Classwork tab for students to join. For recurring classes, save the link in Google Calendar (calendar.google.com) by creating an event and adding the Meet URL—students can access it directly.
Use Google Slides for engaging presentations during Meet calls. Create a slide deck (slides.google.com) with visuals, like a history timeline, and share your screen in Meet (click “Present Now”). To manage participation, enable the Q&A feature in Meet—students can submit questions without interrupting, which you can address live.
For attendance, use Google Forms. Create a form (forms.google.com) with fields for name and date, share the link at the start of the Meet session, and track responses in real-time. These tools—Meet, Slides, Calendar, and Forms—ensure your virtual classes are organized, interactive, and easy to manage.